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Y42 HWG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,356 mi
Last recorded6,356 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 HWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 6,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 6,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 6,135 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,131 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 6,131 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,131 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 6,131 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,131 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 6,131 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 6,131 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 6,131 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 6,131 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 6,131 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2006 6,131 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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Y42 HWG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y42 HWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y42 HWG registered?

Y42 HWG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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